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Personal Training Online: How and Why it Works

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on November 13, 2012March 16, 2019
  • Goals

Have you ever browsed through a fitness forum and felt overwhelmed by all the opinions and speculation? Even when all the commenters are following the same one-size-fits all program, they’re often getting their answers from their […]

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What is the Obsession with Body Weight?

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on November 6, 2012March 2, 2019
  • Being Aware

Guest Post by Scott Dueball Every trainer (worth their weight in whey) will tell you that body weight is among their least important metrics. Changes in body weight can be coy and sporadic. The typical […]

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Muscle Reality Check: Three Questions to Ask Yourself

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on May 21, 2012
  • Goals

On this second anniversary of Workout Nirvana, it’s time for a reality check: How far have you progressed in the last year? Are you making steady progress or have you let circumstances get in the […]

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Translating Theory into Buffness: A Checklist

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on April 2, 2012
  • Being Aware

I hear it when you say it can be a struggle getting the results you want. An online friend even pointed out to me the other day that knowing the theory and science behind building muscle and […]

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Common Weight-Lifting and Cardio Questions Answered

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on October 31, 2011March 2, 2019
  • Measuring Progress

Figuring out how to meet your fitness goals can be confusing, given all the opinions out there. Here I’ve answered some common questions about getting to your goals. Strength Training   Can I lift weights […]

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The Hidden Reason You’re Not Seeing Results

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on September 24, 2011
  • Being Aware

It’s true that plenty of people get stopped from meeting their goals because they don’t know how to proceed. I’ve heard a lot of people say, for example, that they need a new workout but […]

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Progressing Goals with Small Actions

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on August 25, 2011March 2, 2019
  • Goals

How often are you frustrated because you can’t make progress on something? Sometimes, finding the right approach is harder than the actual execution. How to approach something is where I often get stuck with a […]

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